Structural Collection (page 38)

Morphine molecule
Morphine. Computer model of a molecule of morphine (C17.H19.N.O3). The atoms (tubes) of this drug are colour-coded: carbon (purple), oxygen (red), hydrogen (grey) and nitrogen (yellow)

Adrenaline hormone molecule
Adrenaline. Computer model of a molecule of the hormone and neurotransmitter adrenaline. It is also known as epinephrine. Adrenaline is produced by the adrenal glands

Chinese scorpion toxin structure. Molecular model showing the crystal structure of toxin BmBKTtx1, produced by the Chinese scorpion (Buthus martensi Karsch)

Cytosine molecule
Cytosine. Molecular model of the nucleobase cytosine (2-oxy-4-aminopyrimidine). This is a pyrimidine-derived nucleobase found in the genetic molecules DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Pepsin molecule
Pepsin enzyme. Computer graphic of the protein- digesting enzyme pepsin. It is a protease enzyme that is secreted as part of gastric juice into the stomach in an inactive form known as pepsinogen

Fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2). Molecular models of the secondary structure (top) and the tertiary structure (bottom) of FGFR2

Single stranded DNA-binding protein (SSBP). Molecular model showing the secondary and tertiary structures of a protein that binds to the single stranded DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

DNA nanotechnology, artwork
DNA nanotechnology. Conceptual computer artwork of DNA nanotechnology, showing a carbon nanotube (transparent) and a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, centre)

Enzyme catalysing DNA recombination. Computer model of the enzyme flippase recombinase (FLP recombinase, atoms represented as tubes)

Nanotube technology, artwork
Nanotube technology. Conceptual computer artwork of cylindrical fullerene molecules (carbon nanotubes). The carbon atoms are arranged in a structure consisting of interlinking hexagonal rings

Methylene blue, molecular model. Atoms are represented by spheres (carbon: light blue, nitrogen: dark blue, sulphur: yellow, hydrogen: mustard) with the bonds between them as bars

Nerve growth factor, molecular model
Nerve growth factor. Molecular model showing the secondary structure of nerve growth factor (NGF). NGF is a small protein, which is involved in the growth

Nitrogenase protein, molecular model
Nitrogenase protein. Molecular model of the MoFe protein, one of two proteins (MoFe and Fe) that combine to form the enzyme nitrogenase

Molecule, artwork
Molecule, computer artwork. In molecular models such as this, atoms are shown as spheres and the bonds between them as rods

Fullerene molecule, artwork
Fullerene molecule. Computer artwork of the spherical fullerene molecule C180. Fullerenes are structurally distinct forms (allotropes) of carbon

Advanced Light Source synchrotron
Advanced Light Source (ALS) synchrotron for producing intense X-rays used to determine the structures of proteins at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, USA

Cholesterol, molecular model
Cholesterol. Molecular model of the fatty and waxy alcohol cholesterol. Atoms are represented by spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (grey), oxygen (red)

Testing Train Wheels
A railway engineer uses an electronic device to test the solidity and structural integrity of a large steam train wheel. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Crystal Palce / Brick Beam
3 diagrams showing the tests undertaken to establish which material, Roman or Portland cement, would provide the stronger hollow bricks for use in the exhibition beams

The Roman Rocks Lighthouse, Simons Bay, Cape of Good Hope
Engraving of the Roman Rocks lighthouse at Simons Bay, Cape of Good Hope, March 1869. This iron lighthouse was built in 1860, but showed signs of structural failure shortly thereafter

Scaffolding / Beverley
A stunning view of the framework scaffolding used to move the North front of Beverley Minster back over its base foundation after it had shifted due to subsidence

House Collapse, Cork
House collapsed, Cork

Household / Collapsed Wall
Indignant houseowner complains to builder about collapsed wall

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